Infection control practices in ambulatory surgical centers.

摘要

Strict adherence to multifaceted infection control best practices is inherent to the operation of any surgical facility and the performance of any operation, regardless of magnitude or risk. Risk is adjudged in the preoperative assessment (and reduced preoperatively insofar as possible; eg, nutrition, smoking cessation). Standards for sterilization, disinfection, medication administration, and aseptic technique must be adhered to with rigor.